#1. The heart-stopping moments they do stuff like this.
https://twitter.com/susiejverrill/status/700644111657758725
#2. The sudden realization that this is parenthood.
Growing up I used to be afraid of the dark but now I am afraid of hearing my toddler wake up in the middle of the night.
— Tired Working Mom (@WorkingMom86) February 11, 2016
#3. Letting them unleash their creativity.
The joys of parenthood (via @MackGrahamJr) #DadLife #DaddysGirl #ToddlerProblems pic.twitter.com/ijEKoWdznB
— D.A.D. (@WeAreDAD) October 3, 2015
#4. You try flossing her if it’s so important, doc.
Listen dentist, of course I'll tell you I've been flossing my toddler's teeth with a straight face. I perfected that lie a long time ago.
— SingleBabyMama (@_SingleBabyMama) February 17, 2016
#5. Worrying about their paranormal abilities.
My toddler is walking around the house saying "Oh no!" over and over.
At first it was cute, but now I'm afraid she knows something I don't.
— James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) February 15, 2016
#6. This fun game.
#truth #toddlerproblems pic.twitter.com/kGjd53aKxu
— Miss Amanda (@_lrbt_) December 2, 2015
#7. This familiar sight.
Thank you, Jemima! #toddlerproblems #mydaughterlovesmyiphone pic.twitter.com/EgHLiJS4I9
— Maestro Mummy (@maestromummy) November 9, 2015
#8. Oh, and this one too.
https://twitter.com/YogaPantsMom528/status/658739249064218625
#9. The struggle is real.
https://twitter.com/kjd391/status/659073288208039936
#10. The mysterious way they’re drawn to all things poisonous.
Toddler won’t chew a vitamin, but if you give him a tablet that changes the color of bath water though: look out.
— dadpression (@Dadpression) May 24, 2016
#11. And dangerous.
Well I just told a toddler not to stick his pizza crusts in the air purifier. My work here is done.
— John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) February 17, 2016
#12. The weirdly impressive stuff they get up to when your back’s turned.
This is what I turned around to after searching for frozen veggies. #toddlerproblems pic.twitter.com/iNmVYdwOgy
— Autumn Fischer (@autopritts) February 10, 2016
#13. The sacrifices you make for lovely silence.
[toddler lies on my lap and repeatedly kicks me in the face]
Other dad: Why don't you stop her?
Me: She's being quiet.
— James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) May 19, 2016
#14. Letting them have their public tantrum because you just can’t even.
https://twitter.com/RN_349/status/689995701468676097
#15. Their “fun” games which are cute for about two minutes.
Toddler: My balloon!
Me: *jumps to grab balloon off ceiling*
Toddler: My balloon!
Me: *jumps to grab balloon off ceiling*
(Repeat 1000x)
— The ParentNormal (@ParentNormal) February 13, 2016
#16. The guilt you feel every time.
They ain't gonna put themselves away. ? #toddlerproblems #parentingissues #momlife pic.twitter.com/lu9hIxeRyH
— halfass_housewife (@carisa_howard) February 16, 2016
#17. The workout you get from wrestling with them.
https://twitter.com/KirstyToogood/status/618122335107870722
#18. The “whatever” stage all parents reach.
My toddler found a bag of skittles and ate the entire thing. I wasn’t even mad, I was just happy I didn’t have to cook her dinner.
— Courtney (@Discourt) February 17, 2016
#19. Their uncanny ability to sniff out treats like a hungry bloodhound.
breast exam but just the two year old looking for the rest of the cookie I dropped
— ✨WendyDarling✨ (@wendchymes) February 13, 2016
#20. Wondering if they’ve picked up any of your character traits.
https://twitter.com/lonelydandruff/status/698423835343745024
#21. This painful truth.
The loudest sounds in the world:
3) jet engine
2) nuclear explosion
1) toddler throwing a temper tantrum in public
— James Breakwell, Exploding Unicorn (@XplodingUnicorn) February 19, 2016
#22. And this 100% accurate statement.
Putting sunscreen on a toddler is like fitting a salmon for a tuxedo.
— Steve Patterson (not a parody)?? (@patterballs) May 22, 2016